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Sutton Construction keeping you on your toes?”
    He laughed. “Do you realize how many metaphors we just used involving body parts?” After a beat, Reed sighed and answeredher question. “To be honest, work has been kind of a hassle this week.”
    Sophie didn't want to bother him if he were in the middle of a bunch of projects.
    “ I didn't mean to interrupt you while you're busy. Maybe we could talk later?”
    “ No.”
    Well, that was blunt.
    “ No? Okay, then. I'll let you get back to work…”
    Reed cut her off before she finished her sentence. “No, I mean I'm not busy. I'mon a break right now. It feels like the first time all week that I've been able to talk to someone who isn't barking in my ear with a complaint.”
    “ Is everything okay?”
    “ It is now. There was a little miscommunication at one of our sites so I've been out there overseeing the crew. It's all straightened out now, but it took a while for this phase to get back on track.”
    He sounded tired and frustrated.

    “ I'm glad that it worked out.” How was she supposed to ask him to do one more thing? “ I suppose you've really had your hands full.”
    He laughed again. “Another body part metaphor.” His voice turned low and husky. “What has you thinking so much about bodies, Sophie?"
    “ I didn't know I was until you mentioned it! You're such a guy!”
    “ Guilty.”
    Sophie figured she'd ask him about the half wall andif he were too busy, she'd try someone else. She really wanted him though. For the job, of course. Right.
    “ What's on your mind, Sophie? I can hear you thinking.”
    “ I don't know how to ask since you seem so busy already.”
    “ Tell me what you need and I'll see what I can do. Would you rather ask it in person? If you come down to my office, I'll buy you a cup of coffee. Is noon good for you?”
    Beforeshe could talk herself out of it, she agreed with him. “Noon works. I can get Tracy to watch my counter for a little while. Thanks, Reed.”
    “ Hey, don't go thanking me yet. I might say no.”
    “ Really?”
    “ No, not really." He had a smile in his voice. “See you soon, Sophie.”
    * * * *
    Reed hung up the phone with a grin. He gathered his paperwork into a neat stack and straightened his tie. He evenwent to the trouble of arranging the guest chair so that it was closer to his desk. Then he sat in it to see if Sophie would be comfortable enough.
    He looked at the coffee pot and frowned. He didn't have any of the fancy flavored creamers that were so popular now. He hoped Sophie was okay with plain powdered creamer and sugar. Reed ran his fingers over his hair to make sure nothing was stickingup. He checked his breath too, just in case.
    Now, he had less than an hour to concentrate on work and not think about Sophie. He'd give it a try anyway.
    * * * *
    Sophie arrived right on time with a light tap on his door. She smiled up at him when he invited her in and offered her a seat. She was wearing a bright blue T-shirt that said, “A Balanced Diet Is A Cookie In Each Hand.” It was tuckedinto a pair of dark denim capris. Her sneakers matched her T-shirt. He couldn't help but smile back.
    “ I like your T-shirt.” Because you're the one wearing it.
    “ Thank you.”
    Reed gestured toward the chair and she took a seat. She smelled like a bakery. He took in the wonderful scent before taking his own chair. Sophie looked preoccupied. Her fingers were drumming lightly on her lap.
    He quicklystood up again and accidentally startled her.
    “ I'm sorry. I forgot to ask if you'd like a cup of coffee. Would you like one? A cup of coffee, I mean? I only have powdered creamer. Is that okay?” Good God, I'm babbling.
    Her fingers stopped drumming and she seemed to relax somewhat. “Oh, no thank you. If I drink any more coffee today I'll jitter away like an overcaffeinated chipmunk.”
    He laughedat the image she presented.
    Reed sat back down and gazed at her encouragingly. “How can I help you, Sophie?”
    She